Payroll Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete Canadian payroll process across various provinces, guaranteeing precise and prompt payments.

• Assess and confirm payroll data, including new hires, separations, salary adjustments, bonuses, commissions, leaves, vacation payouts, earnings, and deductions.

• Ensure adherence to federal and provincial payroll legislation, encompassing income tax, CPP, EI, and employer payroll taxes.

• Oversee statutory remittances, garnishments, necessary deductions and filings, as well as year-end T4 preparation and distribution.

• Reconcile payroll records, liabilities, and entries in the general ledger; investigate any discrepancies identified.

• Maintain precise payroll documentation and audit records in line with internal controls and audit standards.

• Collaborate with People Experience, Finance, external payroll service providers, and employees to address issues and respond to inquiries.

• Recognize opportunities for payroll process enhancements and assist in automation, system upgrades, implementations, integrations, testing, and documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in multi-province Canadian payroll processing.

• Familiarity with CRA regulations, provincial payroll obligations, statutory deductions, remittances, and year-end procedures.

• Proficient in payroll and HRIS platforms, such as ADP WorkforceNow, UKG, Rippling, or similar systems.

• Excellent attention to detail coupled with strong analytical capabilities.

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with care.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proactive in problem-solving, enhancing processes, and supporting payroll initiatives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.

• Global retirement/401K/pension savings options.

• Competitive paid time off packages, including time off for birthdays!

• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program.

• Health benefits starting from the first day of employment.

• Reimbursements for working from home expenses.

• Optional global WeWork membership for those looking for an alternative to their home office, with hubs in London and Toronto.

• Comprehensive training and onboarding program.

• Support for personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books, etc.).

• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications for continuous learning.

• An outstanding parental leave program.

• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive workplace culture.

• Social and team events to foster camaraderie.

• Potential annual bonuses, commissions, and equity awards based on the role.

• Accommodations available upon request during the recruitment process.